Exposure: 10 sec (10)
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO Speed: 64

 

Yeah, I threw a ton of money at some cards the other week, not realizing I had some bills coming up . Oh well, I've got 3 paychecks coming and a bonus on the way, all before anymore bills are due. I'll have a good 3k in the bank by the end of the month :D.

I think it's time to pick up some filters and maybe some hoods. Does anyone have any recommendations on them? I know I should pick up a UV filter, but how about hoods? Are they really worth it? I have one for my zoom lens, but haven't really noticed a difference.

I might even pick up a 24mm f2.8. I could use a basic wide angle lens

 

I have the same question. I've asked some people, but never got a real answer. Hoods aren't exactly inexpensive either, so I want to know if I'm actually dropping cash on something that actually has a purpose.

Edwin said he likes them because if you're shooting something moving and you bump your lens into another person's camera, it's just the hood that gets hit and not the lens itself.

 

Well my zoom lens came with it...I just leave it on because it makes the lens look bigger .


I have another question regarding wide-angle lenses. I have an 18mm-55mm lens, so if I get a 24mm WA lens, would there be any actual difference between setting the focal range to 24mm on the zoom lens and the wide angle lens?

I made that more confusing than I needed to. Basically, if I take the EXACT same shot with the zoom and WA lenses, will they ultimately be the same? I never used a WA lens .

 

hahah People always stare when you have a DSLR with a zoom lens and a hood. It automatically gives the impression that you're some sort of professional photographer.

 

I do the same thing, the hood (on my 2. just makes it look that much cooler imo, but if its either of my walk around lenses i usually dont have a hood.

as for the wide angle (anyone feel free to correct me on this) but they should visually be the same (what you see through the hole). i could imagine the only diffrence would be is that if it is sharp, its aperture (specified lenses usually have alot lower apertures than zoom), etc. that would make it diffrent.

 

A lens hood should be used to reduce flare and to a degree hot spots caused by it.
Its also good to have because it protects the lens face glass even more. Drop the lens, break the hood not the front ring!!!

Only time not to use it is when you use the on board flash. If you use it then, you will have bad shadows.

 

oh but the longer the hood make sure its wider or you will have BAD vignetting, which I think looks horrible!!

 

The hood I have on my zoom lens is pretty big, but I've never seen any vignetting. I'm guessing as long as you use the intended hood, you should be fine.

 

I did the same thing once. I managed to live off $74 for 2 weeks.

 

The weird thing, I haven't been even close to being short on cash since I got this job last November...and all of a sudden, I'm broke and everyone I know is broke right now. I wouldn't want to know what it would be like if the credit crisis actually affected me .


Back on topic. Someone who has a wide angle lens, can you take a comparison photo for me? Two identical shots, same aperture/shutter speed/focal range. One with a wide angle lens (not fisheye, I hate fisheye and it's too much money) and one with either a standard lens or standard zoom lens?

I just want to get a grasp on what to expect with a WA lens. I only have 8 and 12 months before my two trips to the Caribbean next year, and I'd like to have a versatile set of lenses.

Also, does anyone think buying the 18-55mm kit lens W/ Vibration Reduction would be worth it? It's the exact same lens I have now, but it has the vibration assist. I want a decent lens for low light situations (which I have now, 50mm f1. that also isn't zoomed in so far.

 

I just got an external flash for my Nikon D70, and its AMAZING!! you can take some sick ___ pictures in pitch black rooms...its pretty wild.

I would post the original size, but if the wife found out she'd kill me, LOL

 

lol eujin

Dude...I didn't see you at Pleasanton. Saw your car though. LOL

 

a couple of shots for a magzine..

 

i like the first one but the glare from the sun kinda draws ur attention away from the surroundings.

 

Weren't you saying not too long ago that your going to buy an evo and that you had the money right now and that you could afford an is-f and things like that?

Just sayin

 

No. I never said I had cash in hand. I plan on getting an Evo X (or 135i) AFTER I sell my tC. The only reason I'm somewhat broke right now is cuz I paid off my tC (over 2 yrs early might I add). Why are you even trying to ruin this thread by causing drama? That has nothing to do with this thread anyway. Take that to PM or don't say anything at all if you wanna try and bash me.

Y'know; just sayin.

 

You've been PMed. And im not bashing. the smiley face was a hit it wasnt. oie. jokes just dont work over the internet.

Back to the awesome photos people. keep them comin'!

 

Dug around a little more.. Amateur at work with a Nikon D80!
f/4.5@1/100
ISO 800


f/4.5@1/60
ISO 200

 

here's an HDR i did and took today..